MASSAGE THERAPY RESULTS THAT PROMOTE...

PEACEFUL & PRODUCTIVE LIVING

Determining the root cause of a condition...
and developing appropriate treatment strategies...
is the focus of this very special massage therapy practice...

Treatment goals with this unique Charlotte massage
therapist tend to be more integrated, complete and therefore more
effective. This is a result of his greater level of training &
experience. Healing is a skillful art which is primarily based on
science and heightened awareness.

OUR HIGHLY INTEGRATED & COMPLEX BODY...

Evaluation & treatment also needs to be integrated...

Just about all "diseases" and conditions are
"Soft Tissue" related. They present their symptoms in terms of
complex relationships throughout your body. Following symptoms
leads us to the "Root Causes" of conditions... and to the development of
more effective treatment strategies. Joel Safran knows how to
listen, evaluate and interpret what the body tells him.

Unresolved "issues" lead to further "problems"...

Unresolved Chronic Conditions lead to the development of
other problems and "diseases". Dysfunction in one area of your
body affects Muscles, Fascia,
Organs, Nerves & Glands in other parts of your body. We need
to think
"Globally" in determining appropriate treatment strategies. A
therapist with advanced skills and "out of the box" approaches is more
capable in finding and dealing with a condition's Root Cause.

CHRONIC CONDITIONS

RESPONDING WELL to TREATMENTS...

Just a few of many examples.

The list of conditions responding well to treatment are
endless. Your Therapist's skill and experience is most important
in achieving your desired results.

Headache & Migraine
issues
result from many different related areas.

TMJ Disorders
are related to Structural Distortions in the body below.

Tennis Players
save your Knees, Legs, Arms... and the rest of you too.

Surgery most often in an inappropriate choice.

Speakers & Singers
add power & clarity to your voice.

Motion is Life
with flow, balance, grace and ease. You need to move.

The list is endless...

For more conditions that
respond well to treatment...

look at the left column list
for starters...

"I've
told many doctors & therapists

the same things I have told you...

You have been the only one who

has Really
listened & understood...

and have offered good options

for handling my concerns..."

INJURIES ARE MOSTLY RE-INJURIES

Chronic Conditions result from soft tissue imbalances...

Imbalances develop into
further weakness which, over a long period of time, develop into pain &
structural distortion... like Scoliosis, TMJ disorders, Frozen Shoulder pain, Back pain, Neck
pain, Carpal Tunnel type conditions, Migraine Headache... as well as many other conditions.

Fall & Motor Vehicle accident injuries improperly treated...

Patients who were improperly treatment by doctors, chiropractors and
therapists have comprised a large number of people treated by this practice.
These people did not receive the quality of care they thought they had.
Their body then continued to compensate in negative ways. Further
weaknesses & imbalances developed and spread... becoming more complex and
integrated throughout their body. Working with Joel Safran, these
people finally experienced the progress they initially desired.

Workplace, Home & Recreation injuries from "habits" & activities...

An unbalanced & weakened body is more accident injury prone from falls,
auto accidents and sports injuries. Poor computer habits are a
major contributor to Neck & Shoulder problems. The most dangerous
time in the life of an Airline Pilot is often when he is cleaning the gutters
around his home.

Over time, intense emotions such as anger, fear & reactions to stress
often translate into physical and physiological conditions. As a
body "opens up", it is able to diminish the negative emotional effects
stored within its tissues.

A "Band-Aid" approach does not last for long...

As the body attempts to compensate for these imbalances and injuries,
other areas of imbalance and weakness develop. The body is focused
on "surviving" and finding ways to "keep on going". It compensates
for all the past development and layers of weakness and imbalance as best it can. And finally, it can no longer compensate.
Dysfunction & Pain becomes established and unbearable. When we do not pay
attention... and "really" take care of "us", similar breakdowns can
happen in our body. Long lasting solutions are better than short term
"fixes" or compromises.

"You have done more for me than

any other doctor or therapist of
any kind"

UNTREATED... INJURIES

AND CONDITIONS GET WORSE...

Untreated or improperly treated accident injuries and
chronic conditions generally get worse. The body's "Band-Aid"
approach continues until it can no longer find ways to compensate for
the mounting imbalances and restrictions. Our treatment session
goals are designed to properly evaluate and understand the uniqueness of
each condition and each patients. The older the injury, the longer
it may take to achieve desired results. But, the healing process
should move forward.

Children generally respond much more quickly than adults.
They have fewer layers of compensation to deal with... and the extent of
"integration" in their body is less developed. Once distortions
are properly treated in a child or adult, they have the advantage of developing
and living a much more normal, healthy and productive life... Physically,
Physiologically and Emotionally.

THERAPIES USED IN THIS PRACTICE

Neuromuscular Therapy -- Craniosacral Therapy

Myofascial Release Techniques -- Osteopathic
Techniques

Soma/Rolf Structural Integration -- Joint Mobilization

Clinical/Medical Massage Therapy -- Visceral Manipulation

Organ Specific Therapy -- Muscle Energy Techniques

Flexibility, Health, Nutrition & Lifestyle Counseling

...and More...

GREATER VALUE FOR YOUR TIME & MONEY...

Basic massage benefits provide for the... improvement of
blood and lymphatic circulation... breaking down of
adhesions... some improvement in Range of Motion & flexibility...
softening of superficial tissues... and "relaxation". A few
advanced seminars may provide another therapist with a bit more
"therapeutic skill". However, patients who have worked with Joel
Safran, clearly understand and appreciate the greater level of
Therapeutic Value they can expect and receive from him.

Five Times more regulated education & continuing education...

While regulated educational requirements in the
Carolinas is 500 hours... Joel Safran has 2800 hours from Florida and
from Ontario. While licenses renewal requires 12.5 hours of
continuing education each year... Joel has averaged over 80 hours per
year during his 25 year career... and the subject matter of this
additional education has been in the further study of advanced
Osteopathic and Therapeutic techniques.

The advantages of a 'Multiple Modality' treatment approach...

Because chronic conditions quite often involve a
multi-layered development, a 'multiple modality treatment approach'...
employing Myofascial techniques, Neuromuscular Therapy, Craniosacral
Therapy, Visceral Manipulation and other appropriate techniques is
essential. That is what a person can expect when making their
appointment with SafranTherapies.

More thorough Assessment & Treatment leads to desired goals...

And while this "over 5 times more" education may be
indicative of what Joel has to offer, his patients have been impresses
with his ability to assess conditions, and ask "never before asked"
questions. This promotes greater understanding, and the development
of treatment
strategies that prove to be more productive & effective than what they have
experienced from other healthcare professionals.

On an hour to hour basis...

treatments costs about the same as
"just a Massage"...

A thorough and more beneficial treatment session will
cost about the same (on an hourly basis) as a "just as massage".
That represents a much greater value for the more serious patient.

People
working with Joel Safran have resolved

a wide
variety of Physical Medicine issues

that
were unresolved by the many doctors

and
therapists they had seen for help

THE PATIENT'S

RESPONSIBILITY

"85 percent of success is based on
just showing up". This also applies to Therapy. You can expect Joel Safran to go the "extra
mile" for your benefit. However, you also have an important part
in the process... like showing up for treatments... and being supportive
of what we accomplish during our sessions. Your positive attitude
and support between appointments is very important in achieving our desired goals.

During treatment sessions, we will discuss many things that
will promote your better understanding of what we are doing and why...
and what you can do during the week to help promote and maintain
therapeutic progress. A Patient's support and involvement is
very important in achieving good results. A good therapeutic
relationship is a very positive experience for both the patient and me
personally.